GrantedIndustrialDecided 22 July 2022

The Murrens, Baltrasna, Oldcastle Co. Meath

Extension of a precast concrete manufacturing factory with solar panels in Oldcastle.

22708 · Meath County Council · Lodged 30 May 2022

Reference: 22708
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 30 May 2022

Summary

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The development on a 7-hectare site proposes a new 5,280 square metre precast concrete manufacturing factory extension, standing 14 metres high. The project also includes installing 2,650 square metres of rooftop solar panels, concrete surfacing, and external gantry cranes.

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Floor area: 5,280 m²

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Development description

The development will consist - development within an application area of c. 7 hectares. - a proposed new precast concrete manufacturing factory facility (c. 5.280m2) and all ancillary works. The proposed new factory will form an extension to the northern side of the existing precast concrete manufacturing factory on site as permitted by plan refs. Ka101227; ka151329 and 2279; will be c. 160m long x c. 33m wide (internal dimensions); with the overall height of the factory extension being the same as the existing factory at c. 14m above ground level. - erection of 2,650m2 of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the existing and proposed factory units with all associated site works. - provision of concrete surfacing over yard, storage and access road areas (c. 1.88 hectares)
2 no. External gantry cranes (referenced 3 & 4 on plans) to be located within the existing external storage area for the movement of finished products within the storage area and for the loading of delivery hgvs. The proposed cranes will be c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and will move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Provision for extension of existing external gantry crane no. 2 by c. 42.5m. - additional (3rd) storage silo associated with the existing concrete batching plant (p. Ref. Ka101227), with an overall height similar to the existing silos of c. 27.3m. - permission for replacement of the existing waste water treatment system (wwts) to allow for increased capacity and relocation of the percolation area

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Key dates

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Application received30 May 2022
Decision due24 July 2022
Decision issued22 July 2022
Grant issued1 September 2022
Permission expiry31 August 2027

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